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Deep dive: attending a whisky masterclass is the best way to learn more about the tipple you love

19 July 2018 • 4:30pm

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Watch this space for more information on our masterclasses from The Glenrothes, Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Glenmorangie & Ardbeg and Fever-Tree. You will be able to choose from the following:

We invite you to join Brendan McCarron – Head of Maturing Whisky Stocks for The Glenmorangie Company - for an in-depth journey into two of the most iconic and awarded single malt scotch whiskies in the world: Glenmorangie and Ardbeg.

In this one of a kind Masterclass, the unique and contrasting flavour profiles of Glenmorangie The Original and Ardbeg An Oa will be deconstructed into their structural components (e.g. single casks), giving us not only an insight of the building blocks that constitute a single malt’s complex flavour profile, but also the rare opportunity of understanding the unique skill set and exceptional passion with which a world-class master blender tackles the challenging process of making an award winning single malt.

When deconstructing Glenmorangie Original, we will taste cask samples of first fill and second fill ex-bourbon cask, recognising the role that each of these casks play in creating the final flavour profile of this exceptional whisky. Then, we will travel to Islay and visit Ardbeg’s latest creation: Ardbeg An Oa, deepening on the reason why ex-bourbon, Oloroso Sherry and virgin oak are the basic components used when creating this smoky yet singularly round Islay Single Malt.

The Dark Art: Mixing with Whisky hosted by Fever-Tree

Join Fever-Tree to discover the wonderful world of blending whiskies and how their combination of flavours result in amazing tasting drinks. Our resident whisky wizard Craig Harper will guide you through making a blend from different styles of whiskies, crafting a bespoke dram to then be paired with one of our premium dark spirit mixers to create a truly unique whisky highball.

The Dark Art masterclass will challenge the relatively recent view that whisky cannot be mixed and introduce you to the long and glorious history of the highball. From the Manhattan to the Rapscallion, the Mamie Taylor to the Smoke in Your Rye, Fever-Tree will guide you through the history of these iconic drinks featured in classic guides, such as The Savoy Cocktail Book, and demonstrate how Fever-Tree are reigniting these delicious pairings.

Fever-Tree’s ginger ales and ginger beer have been created using naturally sourced ingredients including a blend of three unique gingers from Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Cochin, India. Whether your preferred whisky is smoky, sweet, fruity, fragrant or spiced, Fever-Tree’s dark spirit mixers range pairs perfectly with the complex flavour notes of the world’s finest whiskies. If ¾ if your drink is the mixer, mix with the best.

Join Redbreast Master Blender Billy Leighton for a deep dive into the definitive and mostcelebrated Single Pot Still Irish Whiskeys. There’s no better man to guide you through the intricacies and nuances of this celebrated family, revered by bartenders and critics alike.

Understanding Redbreast starts with a portrait of Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, the quintessential Irish style that Redbreast has never strayed from. Billy will also take you through the early chapters of Redbreast - how it was created through bonders W&A Gilbey circa 1912, earning its name for the chairman’s penchant for bird watching.

From there, it’s time to get into the tasting, starting with Redbreast 12 as our jumping off point into 15 YO, 21 YO, and Lustau Edition. We’ll compare and contrast how time and careful blending cause subtle differences to come to the fore, with the key notes of dried fruit, toasted oak, cinnamon, fig, and sherry warmth dialled up and down through our range. Birds of a feather, yet each singing its own tune. Whether you’re a current Redbreast fan or new to this iconic Irish whiskey, this is a Masterclass that you’ll definitely want to land on.

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The Glenrothes Soleo Collection hosted by Ronnie Cox

Experience the ‘Spirit of Rothes’ with legendary raconteur Ronnie Cox. Nestled in a quiet corner of Speyside, The Glenrothes Distillery has been crafting some of the world’s finest whisky since 1879. A place with many stories to tell. A place of pride, dedication, and above all, a place of whisky.

Ronnie will take you over the new ‘Soleo Collection’, which features new single malt whiskies utilising high quality sherry seasoned oak casks. Matured entirely in sherry seasoned oak casks and 100% natural colour, this Collection introduces a multi-dimensional flavour experience, uniquely shaped by the casks in which the spirit nurtured and matured.

Our commitment to sherry seasoning persists to ensure delicious flavour profiles through a careful balance of European and American Oak. Our commitment to the most sought after sherry casks is driven by the knowledge that to make the best whisky, only the best wood will do.